{"id":175428,"date":"2026-06-29T22:00:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T22:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=175428"},"modified":"2026-07-13T19:01:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T19:01:29","slug":"clear-plus-price-increase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/clear-plus-price-increase\/","title":{"rendered":"CLEAR+ Now Costs $219 per Year \u2014 Here\u2019s How to Get it for Free"},"content":{"rendered":"

Update: The changes mentioned below have taken effect.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The cost of CLEAR+ increased by another $10 on July 1, 2026. Yep, just like it did last July.<\/p>\n

If you've been eyeing a membership, you've missed the window to enroll before the annual price increase to $219. If you're already a member, you should have received an email notifying you of the new price, or you may see a pop-up on CLEAR's website the next time you pay a visit.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, some credit cards that offer statement credits for CLEAR+ have already adjusted their benefits to account for the higher price. For example, Amex has already updated its marketing pages and cardholder disclosures to reflect the new $219 CLEAR statement credits.<\/p>\n

Here's a closer look at the changes, plus a quick overview of the ways you can save on the cost of a CLEAR+ membership.<\/p>\n

CLEAR Raises the Cost of Plus Membership by $10 (Again)<\/span><\/h2>\n

The news here is pretty straightforward: A CLEAR+ membership is now even pricier. It's the fourth time in the past four years that CLEAR has increased its prices. An individual CLEAR+ membership used to cost $209, but that's increased to $219, effective July 1, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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At this point, it's unclear if CLEAR will also increase the price of CLEAR Family. Currently, CLEAR charges an additional $125 per adult family member added to your account. However, children 17 and under can still join you in the security lane free of charge.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, several ways still exist to avoid these now-higher rates entirely or, at the very least, reduce their impact on your wallet.<\/p>\n

Related: Why Having Expedited Security Clearance At The Airport Is More Important Than Ever<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

How to get CLEAR+ for free (or nearly free)<\/span><\/h3>\n

American Express offers up to a $219 CLEAR+ statement credit on six cards. That means the following cards can still cover the full cost of an individual CLEAR+ membership, provided you enroll in the benefit before paying for your membership:<\/p>\n